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Greater Amberjack Poké Bowl

Greater Amberjack Poké Bowl

Fresh greater amberjack meets tangy soy-lime marinade in this colourful poké bowl, served over seasoned sushi rice with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs and crispy onions. A vibrant, flavour-packed way to enjoy Malta’s local catch with an Asian-inspired twist.
  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 250–300 g fresh greater amberjack fillet, skin removed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • ½ tsp wasabi
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • ½ cucumber, diced or thinly sliced
  • 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • A handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • ½ green chili, seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp crispy fried onions
  • Calories: ~490kcal
  • Protein ~28g
  • Carbohydrates ~78g
  • Sugars ~9g
  • Fat ~7g
  • Fibre ~3g

Method

step 01

Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions. While still warm, gently fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Spread the rice out to cool to room temperature.

step 02

Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, wasabi, and ginger paste in a bowl. Add the thinly sliced greater amberjack and toss gently to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.

step 03

Divide the cooled sushi rice evenly between two bowls.

step 04

Arrange the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fresh coriander, and sliced green chili over the rice.

step 05

Top each bowl with the marinated greater amberjack, spooning over a little of the marinade.

step 06

Finish with a generous sprinkle of crispy fried onions and serve immediately.

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